"With every fiber of my being I know you can do this." With this challenge ringing in her ears, Barbara Norris sets out to recover her life. For over a year she has lived in the shadows of despair and bitterness. Closed in on all sides by memories and realities that continue to haunt her, she finds a way out of the darkness with the help of a faceless friend she has met on e-mail. With visions of hope and a new life opening up before her, she embarks on a journey that brings with it frustration, a stunning revelation, and a poignant conclusion. 1 Message is a story of hope, forgiveness, acceptance and love that will move even the staunchest of hearts. It is a story you will never forget.